D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings - 4-string - Light (45-100)

D'Addario EXL170 XL Nickel Wound Bass Strings (45-100 Long Scale) — Industry Standard Bright Tone & Playability

Recognized worldwide as the "Player's Choice" and industry benchmark for electric bass strings, the D'Addario EXL170 XL Nickel Wound Set delivers a distinctive bright tone, clear fundamental response, and tight low end. Designed as D'Addario's best-selling 4-string bass set, the .045–.100 Regular Light gauge strikes an optimal balance between comfortable finger tension and full acoustic projection across all musical genres.

Each string features nickel-plated steel wrap wire wound over a precision-drawn, high-carbon steel hexagonal core. This hex-core design secures the wrap wire tightly along its entire length, guaranteeing dimensional stability, long-lasting performance, and superior intonation. Fits long-scale bass guitars with a string scale length up to 36 7/8 inches.

Key Features

• Industry-Standard Tone: Nickel-plated steel wrap wire delivers a bright, articulate top end with punchy, defined low frequencies.
• Precision Hex-Core Construction: D'Addario's high-carbon steel hex core ensures tight wrap wire adhesion for improved tuning stability and longevity.
• Versatile Regular Light Gauge (.045–.100): Offers smooth playability and comfortable string tension for slap, fingerstyle, and pick playing techniques.
• Long Scale Compatibility: Engineered for standard 34" scale bass guitars (up to 36 7/8" scale length).
• Corrosion-Resistant Packaging: Sealed in D'Addario's eco-friendly, moisture-barrier packaging to keep strings fresh until opened.
• Made in the USA: Designed, engineered, and manufactured at D'Addario's New York production facility.

Specifications

Equip your bass with the industry's benchmark for bright tone, clear punch, and long-lasting playability. Order your D'Addario EXL170 XL Nickel Bass Strings today!